IV Sedation

IV Sedation

Fear of pain and discomfort is a major deterrent for many people considering tooth extractions. The problem is that getting people to agree that dental treatment is necessary is easy; getting them to actually go in for the procedure is another story entirely. A few methods exist for breaking beyond the pain barrier. Many forms of sedation are available for those who are anxious about how they will feel throughout their session. For treatments that last a long time, intravenous sedation is the way to go. Longer operations that might take a while usually require for this kind of anesthesia.

One major advantage of intravenous sedation is that it puts you to sleep throughout the process. Since you won't be going through the process in real time, you won't have to stress about any potential complications. Because the dental instruments are so close to the mouth, it's understandable that many people dread dental operations. This brings us to the psychological side of dentistry. Long treatments, such as those involving extractions or similar procedures, are ideal candidates for intravenous sedation.